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Here´s how the K&NWLR dry stone walling "works" (i.e. hasn´t fallen over yet).

Make sure you get a firm base on modelling clay to stop said wall from falling over on builder. Second, use French PVA glue to make sure wall doesn´t fall on builder when wind blows. Lastly, have sufficient bits of slate on hand in old ice cream container (rock ´n´ raspberry ripple) to finish job

002 by kandnwlr, on Flickr

Marvelous stuff - I sometimes have trouble working out what scale it is and then I see the pecket and realise how huge the scenery must be! Will you be weathering the wall with spots of green, orange and grey paint for lichen?

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:100601 wrote:Marvelous stuff - I sometimes have trouble working out what scale it is and then I see the pecket and realise how huge the scenery must be! Will you be weathering the wall with spots of green, orange and grey paint for lichen?

I thought about letting the rain in and waiting for real lichen to accumulate, but the current Ms K&NWLR isn´t in favour, unless I want to sleep there myself too. The scenery has yet to follow (trees, bushes, and yes, lichen, little plants etc. on / and in the walls themselves.

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:100601 wrote:Marvelous stuff - I sometimes have trouble working out what scale it is and then I see the pecket and realise how huge the scenery must be! Will you be weathering the wall with spots of green, orange and grey paint for lichen?

You know, Mr Bond, now I know what´s been bothering me about the slate roof of the station. Many thanks for the tip.

That walling looks super, I expect modelling clay wouldn't work outside, but I suppose the technique might work with a sound enough concrete base.

laalratty:100609 wrote:That walling looks super, I expect modelling clay wouldn't work outside, but I suppose the technique might work with a sound enough concrete base.

Here´s where the inspiration came from, and the bits of slate to make dry stone walling. Treddol offers "mortared" walls, which are probably better outside

http://www.treddoldesigns.co.uk/treddol ... age_1.html

I just got some pics from Geoff of Lightline lining out fame, and wanted to share one with you.

Let´s imagine that the French Decauville company opened a branch office in North Wales to take advantage of the rapidly expanding slate business transporting from the quarry to the harbour, with the appropriate locos. And then there´s the question of whether the Welsh weather would have required an enclosed cab ..... (see second pic).

The first pic from is from Geoff´s tracks in Yorks. after lining out, the second is a little idea that is developing in my idle mind.

K&NWLR: Decauvilles with lining by kandnwlr, on Flickr

K&NWLR: Decauville 3 ton closed cab design by kandnwlr, on Flickr

Lovely locos, Geoff does a great job - he has my new Criccieth Castle with him now - cannot wait to see it and get it back!!

Phwoooaarrrrr!!! Especially the little 'un. Lovely looking locos, bet you can't wait to get your hands on them. Proposed new cab looks good, but the original's lovely too... Would your design be "lift off" so you could have whichever one suited your mood?

Andrew:100685 wrote:Phwoooaarrrrr!!! Especially the little 'un. Lovely looking locos, bet you can't wait to get your hands on them. Proposed new cab looks good, but the original's lovely too... Would your design be "lift off" so you could have whichever one suited your mood?

I suppose I could do a Quarry Hunslet style thing with a lift off cab- but I quite fancy another engine

Andrew:100685 wrote:Phwoooaarrrrr!!! Especially the little 'un. Lovely looking locos, bet you can't wait to get your hands on them. Proposed new cab looks good, but the original's lovely too... Would your design be "lift off" so you could have whichever one suited your mood?

Here are the other pics from Geoff for your delectation.

Decauville 7t with lining by kandnwlr, on Flickr

Decauville 3t with lining by kandnwlr, on Flickr

kandnwlr:100689 wrote:I suppose I could do a Quarry Hunslet style thing with a lift off cab- but I quite fancy another engine  :P

Ahh, I see... Go for it I reckon - wouldn't they look amazing double-heading? same livery?

Andrew:100695 wrote:

kandnwlr:100689 wrote:I suppose I could do a Quarry Hunslet style thing with a lift off cab- but I quite fancy another engine  :P

Ahh, I see... Go for it I reckon - wouldn't they look amazing double-heading? same livery?

Could be. Watch this space

Can´t wait to see what these little locomotives look like next to their big brothers ....

K&NWLR: Pre-owned Peter Angus-built Single Fairlie, newly lined out by Matt Acton by kandnwlr, on Flickr

K&NWLR: Archangel Cyprus Govt locomotive by kandnwlr, on Flickr

The Decauvilles are both back safely from Geoff@Lightline, and find a moment to take part in a little parade of the Portmeirion branch line locos.

K&NWLR: The two Decauvilles lined out in the colours of the Portmeirion branch line by kandnwlr, on Flickr

K&NWLR: The two Decauvilles back from the paint shop take part in an impromptu parade by kandnwlr, on Flickr

K&NWLR: Portmerion branch line locomotives on parade by kandnwlr, on Flickr

Now that's a lovely collection of locos... Can you be persuaded to make a "(Busy) Day in the Life of the Portmeirion Branch" film so we can see them all in action?

Thanks for the photos,

Andrew.

Andrew:100954 wrote:Now that's a lovely collection of locos... Can you be persuaded to make a "(Busy) Day in the Life of the Portmeirion Branch" film so we can see them all in action?

Thanks for the photos,

Andrew.

Actually still wating for some more to get back from the paint shop .... and to find out where I put the charger for the video camera

Agreed - that is a truly beautiful lineup. I'm very jealous!

MuzTrem:100961 wrote:Agreed - that is a truly beautiful lineup. I'm very jealous!

Still looking for the charger for the video camera ....

I'm turning green with envy!